i myself, don't want to drive with them. any good transport services that don't charge a fortune ?
2007-01-15 11:46:01 · 10 answers · asked by gerbare 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
First of all, if you are going to travel by plane, you will need to buy separate carriers for both of them. Most airlines don't allow two pets in the same carrier, so check your flight for details. Some planes don't allow pets at all! If your flight does allow pets, they usually specify that the carrier(s) will need to fit under the passenger seat in front of you. If it does not fit, your pets will need to go with the luggage. The luggage plane does not control temperature in the hold, and most caretakers on the flight do not tend to any animals that may be traveling on board. Your cats also may be jostled around during take-off and when they land. If you are going to be driving to your destination, ask yourself these questions:
1. Is my carrier big enough for both of my cats to fit comfortably in?
2. Do my cats enjoy being together?
3. Can my cats stay in a carrier long enough without getting excited or nervous?
4. Have they traveled in a carrier before?
If you answered "No" to any of those questions, you will need to purchase another carrier. If you cannot afford another one, or would like to let your cats have more freedom to roam, I suggest putting up a cat-safe netting. Simply tack up a length of chicken wire separating the back of your car from the front. That way your pets will be able to run about in the back without getting in your way or into mischief. Store a small cardboard box with litter or a portable litter box with a scooper in back for easy accessibility when needed. If your pets get hungry easily, then place secured food bowls where they can reach them. Happy travels!
2007-01-15 13:16:22 · answer #1 · answered by ☼SoccerGirl☼ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By air, you must transport them in separate carriers. I would recommend that you drive them down yourself rather than transport them via a service. You would feel guilty as hell if something happened to them. I drove my two cats from San Diego to San Francisco. After the first 30 minutes, when they realized that they were not going to the vet, they shut up. 500 miles later, they were a little traumatized and hung out under the bed for a day or so, but then they were fine. Just don't do it in the summer, where heat stroke is a real risk if you leave them unattended in the car.
2007-01-15 11:55:35 · answer #2 · answered by phantomlimb7 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the size of the carrier they could easily be in one carrier. Get some Feliway and spray down the inside of the carrier at least 30 minutes before you have to put them inside. This should help calm them down for the trip. It's not fun traveling with pets no matter what. I drove from NJ to VA in a moving truck with 4 cats. They actually didn't do to bad. Once you get going on the highway they should stay some what calm.
Good Luck!!
2007-01-17 08:48:34 · answer #3 · answered by applenifer 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh gosh, what an prolonged trip! The longest trip i've got ever taken my canine on replace right into a 5 and a nil.5 hour tension all the way down to my dads, and my canine did especially properly. counting on how your canine is interior the motor vehicle, and how he acts over long drives is the variety you may desire to gauge your direction of action on the trip. If conceivable, while taking the U-HAUL, are you able to maintain a small folded crate interior the cabin with you in case she starts getting rowdy and dissatisfied? A crate thats coated can do wonders to calm a canine down, especially if there's a delectable cope with or toy in there for him to chew on. ensure you end each and every 5 - 6 hours to enable her stretch her legs and use the restroom, ensure you supply her water in many situations via the trip. Drives might properly be very very stressful, and you elect to maintain her hydrated. he's a small canine, so i does not hassle too lots some loopy 10pd canine bouncing off the cabin partitions inflicting a rebellion- yet its continuously sturdy to be arranged.
2016-10-07 05:24:13 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pet shop or vet may be able to recommend a good transportation service.
If the cats are good buddies, they should be able to travel in one carrier; this will reduce stress as they can snuggle next to each other.
2007-01-15 12:08:14 · answer #5 · answered by Killertiel 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the cats. With the stress of them being transported I would put them in seperate carriers.
2007-01-15 11:52:07 · answer #6 · answered by Jules 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, ideally, they should each have their own carrier. And if the journey is going to be long, and the weather is going to be warm, then I would suggest you ask your local vet to sedate them too. That way, it'll be less traumatizing for the cats.\
Also, if you sedate them, then driving them yourself wont be too big a problem
Happy moving....
^_^
2007-01-15 15:05:25 · answer #7 · answered by uniciron 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they are companions then yes. In fact they may have less stress going together rather than alone in seperate carriers
2007-01-15 12:04:54 · answer #8 · answered by "Ask Dr. Stupid" 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would have to be a pretty big carrier, and it's probably better to separate them anyway.
2007-01-15 11:55:22 · answer #9 · answered by sarah15203 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would seperate them and also, call the vet. They can give you something that will help calm their nerves if they aren't used to travel.
2007-01-15 12:30:15 · answer #10 · answered by Fish Lover 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋